Honduras se destaca por su variedad de platos típicos y tradicionales. Entre los más reconocidos esta la rica y exquisita, de fama internacional, sopa de caracol. Otros platos típicos son coyoles en miel, ayote en miel, y las sopas de mondongo y de jaibas que son tradicionales en las islas hodureñas.
Honduras is located in Central America and has borders with Guatemala to the north, Nicaragua to the south, and El Salvador to the west. Honduras gained independence from Spain on September 15, 1821 when the Act of Independence of Central America was signed and the small nation formed part of the first Empire of Mexico. In 1823, after the fall of the Mexican Empire, Honduras was part of the United Provinces of Central America. Honduras became totally independent in 1838.

Honduras is divided into 18 provinces including its capital Tegucigalpa. It has a population of 8.6 million and 90 percent of the country’s inhabitants are mestizos. The Honduran community is distinguished the quality its people, they are known for their amazing humility. They have a special place for the LGBT community, but same-sex marriage in Honduras is not legalized.

The economy of Honduras is one of the strongest in Central America, especially in recent years. It is growing rapidly – more than seven percent a year. But, there are some studies that say unemployment is still very high in Honduras, putting it at more than 25 percent or 1.2 million unemployed people.

If you are thinking about tourist destinations, Honduras should be one of the first on your list if you are a daring traveler. After a few years of violence and disorder, things are getting better there, but tourists should be cautious. If you are careful in the cities, it is a beautiful country that is also much more economical than the other countries of Central America. Honduras has many places that are worthy of the admiration of the whole world. Among the best known are the Cayos Cochinos, the ruins of Copán, and the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve.

The Cayos Cochinos are one of the natural riches of Central America. This group of islands, that stand out for their beautiful Caribbean setting, are formed by two small main islands: Cayo Menor and Cayo Mayor, and 13 smaller keys of coral origin. The islands are especially charming and filled with wonder. Don´t miss the amazing coral reefs and endless beaches of white sand, many of them almost virgin.

The Ruins of Copan is one of the most fascinating tourist places in Honduras. It is an ancient capital of a Mayan kingdom. Today the ruins have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. They allow you to go back in time to appreciate what was its splendor as you journey through palaces, pyramids, squares, and other monuments. There are also two museums located in the park, which complement the experience of discovering the Mayan world.

The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is a huge natural reserve that has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Comprising a mountainous territory that slopes down to the Caribbean coast, the reserve holds one of the last vestiges of tropical rainforest in Central America. The Reserve is home to both an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna and indigenous communities that keep their old customs alive. In 2012 “Ciudad Blanca” was discovered among its leafy forest. The discovery revolutionized the world’s archaeological community, it is assumed to be three times larger than the Copán Ruins. Unfortunately, it will be many years before the area is open to tourism.

Honduras stands out for its variety of traditional dishes. Among the most recognized is the rich and exquisite, internationally famous, snail soup. Other typical dishes are coyoles in honey and soups of mondongo and crabs that are traditional in the country´s islands.